BATTLEFORDS — According to a media release from the City of North Battleford Monday morning, city staff are currently onsite at the Co-op Aquatic Centre assisting with clean-up efforts after a fire broke out in a dryer in the facility’s laundry room on the evening of Nov. 27.
The North Battleford Fire Department was dispatched to the pool at approximately 7:50 p.m. on the 27th, with reports of smoke in the building. Upon further investigation, it was determined the fire was contained in the laundry room.
The aquatic centre was evacuated and no injuries were reported.
Fire Department units were back in service at 9:41 pm.
Operations staff reported that the facility’s sprinkler system was extremely effective in extinguishing the fire. However, this has resulted in a significant accumulation of water in the facility’s lobby and reception areas.
The Aquatic Centre’s pool deck and pool mechanical functions were not impacted by the fire in any way. The city has determined that the Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre will re-open at 1 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 29th. Programming will resume as previously scheduled after that time.
The city is commending its Aquatic Centre staff for their efforts to keep patrons safe by performing a successful facility evacuation and extends its gratitude to the Fire Department and maintenance crews who responded to the scene to assist.
